Visual BOLD Response in Late Blind Subjects with Argus II Retinal Prosthesis. by E Castaldi, G M Cicchini, L Cinelli, L Biagi, S Rizzo, M C Morrone

“…We studied the capability of plastic remodeling in late blind subjects implanted with the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis with psychophysics and functional MRI (fMRI). After surgery, six out of seven retinitis pigmentosa (RP) blind subjects were able to detect high-contrast stimuli using the prosthetic implant. …”
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The roles of feedback loops in the Caenorhabditis elegans rhythmic forward locomotion. by Peng Zhao, Boyang Wang, Yi Rong, Ye Yuan, Jian Liu, Hong Huo, Zhuyong Liu, Zhaoyu Li, Tao Fang

“…Our neuromechanical model of the functional oscillatory unit reveals that asymmetric inputs from interneurons to motoneurons, and asymmetric connections from motoneurons to muscles, are essential for this switching mechanism. …”
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Design of time-deterministic network simulation platform for low-orbit satellites based on OMNeT++ by ZHAO Chongyao, SUN Yaohua, FENG Xin’ao, PENG Mugen

“…OMNeT++ was used to construct a simulation platform for time-deterministic technology in low-orbit communication networks, and the design principles and workflow of each functional module of the simulation platform were introduced in detail. …”
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Thio-NHS esters are non-innocent protein acylating reagents by Weibing Liu, Aziz Khan, Yana Demyanenko, Shabaz Mohammed, Benjamin G. Davis

“…The resulting formation of bioconjugates with unintended, unstable linkages and modifications suggests the re-evaluation of: (i) known commercial reagents; and (ii) functional conclusions previously drawn using NHS esters in areas as diverse as antibody-drug biotherapy, vaccination and cross-link-enabled structural analyses.…”
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The immunology of diabetic cardiomyopathy by Ming Song, Honggang Dai, Quan Zhou, Xiao Meng

“…Diabetic cardiomyopathy is a notable microvascular complication of diabetes, characterized primarily by myocardial fibrosis and functional abnormalities. Long-term hyperglycemia induces excessive activation and recruitment of immune cells and triggers the cascade of inflammatory responses, resulting in systemic and local cardiac inflammation. …”
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Effects of spatial and feature attention on disparity-rendered structure-from-motion stimuli in the human visual cortex. by Ifan Betina Ip, Holly Bridge, Andrew J Parker

“…We combined human psychophysics and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to demonstrate the ability to co-select individual features from perceptually coherent objects. …”
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Exploring the potential of mannan oligosaccharides in enhancing animal growth, immunity, and overall health: A review by Neha Sharma

“…This review explores the promising potential of mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) as a functional dietary supplement in animal nutrition. Derived from yeast cell walls, MOS have garnered attention due to their prebiotic properties, which positively influence gut health by promoting beneficial microbiota and inhibiting pathogenic bacteria. …”
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Iterative learning control of neuronal firing based on FHN and HR models. by Chunhua Yuan, Xiaotong Wang, Xiangyu Li, Yueyang Zhao

“…Neuronal firing patterns are fundamental to neural information processing and functional regulation, with abnormal firing closely linked to a range of neurological disorders. …”
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Low frequency oscillations – neural correlates of stability and flexibility in cognition by Julia Ericson, Nieves Ruiz Ibáñez, Mikael Lundqvist, Torkel Klingberg

“…Across all tasks, we identified four distinct networks in the theta and alpha bands, which were used to define functional states. Optimal transitioning rate between states was associated with better cognitive performance. …”
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Neuroanatomical variability of religiosity. by Dimitrios Kapogiannis, Aron K Barbey, Michael Su, Frank Krueger, Jordan Grafman

“…This conclusion complements our prior functional neuroimaging findings in elucidating the proximate causes of religion in the brain.…”
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Frizzled receptors: gatekeepers of Wnt signaling in development and disease by Dalia Martinez-Marin, Grace C. Stroman, Camryn J. Fulton, Kevin Pruitt

“…Recent advances in structural biology, transcriptomics, and functional genomics are beginning to address these gaps, while emerging therapeutic approaches—such as small-molecule modulators and antibodies—highlight the potential of FZDs as drug targets. …”
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Physiological and pathophysiological effects of L-tryptophan’s metabolites on the brain and immunity – a challenge for drug development by Petar Iliev, Simeon Ivanov, Simeon Lazarov, Georgeta Bocheva

“…Also, TRP is a vital biochemical precursor for several functional neuroactive molecules, including serotonin and melatonin, which are of great importance for memory and learning, emotional regulation, circadian cycle, hunger, pain, etc. …”
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Subjective size perception depends on central visual cortical magnification in human v1. by D Samuel Schwarzkopf, Geraint Rees

“…In the Ebbinghaus illusion, the context surrounding an object modulates its subjectively perceived size. Previous work implicates human primary visual cortex (V1) as the neural substrate mediating this contextual effect. …”
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Bioinformatics analysis of genes associated with disulfidptosis in spinal cord injury. by Shuang Wang, Xinhua Liu, Jun Tian, Sizhu Liu, Lianwei Ke, Shuling Zhang, Hongying He, Chaojiang Shang, Jichun Yang

“…We retrieved SCI-related data from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and identified three key genes associated with disulfidptosis in human SCI (CAPZB, SLC3A2, and TLN1), whose mediated signaling pathways are closely intertwined with SCI. Subsequent functional enrichment analysis suggested that these genes may regulate multiple pathways and exert corresponding roles in SCI pathology. …”
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From errors to excellence: improving tourism translations in Tanzania by Gerald Kimambo

“…Based on these findings, the paper argues that, while no translation technique is inherently flawed, translators should prioritise those that preserve accuracy and functional equivalence to ensure that tourists do not face linguistic challenges when reading them, considering international standards.…”
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Strain tuning of optical and thermoelectric properties of monolayer BAs by Raad Chegel

“…Abstract This study investigates the electronic, optical and thermoelectric properties of monolayer boron arsenide (BAs) using a fifth-nearest-neighbor tight-binding model based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations, with a particular focus on the effects of biaxial strain to tune its characteristics for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications. …”
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Neuromodulation for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction – An Update by Zahid Hussain, Simon C. W. Harrison

“…However, the use of nerve stimulation in modulating lower urinary tract function has to be regarded as a technique that is in its infancy. …”
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Dynamics of Fatty Acid Composition in Lipids and Their Distinct Roles in Cardiometabolic Health by Fiorenzo Toncan, Radha Raman Raj, Mi-Jeong Lee

“…They exert differential impacts on CMDs, such that saturated fat increases risks while very-long-chain n-3 FAs provide benefits. The functionalities of FAs, modulating membrane properties, acting as ligands for receptors, and serving as precursors for lipid mediators, are vital for insulin signaling, lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammatory response, collectively contributing to cardiometabolic health. …”
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Reticulon Protein-1C: A New Hope in the Treatment of Different Neuronal Diseases by Federica Di Sano, Mauro Piacentini

“…RTNs have been demonstrated to exert a cancer specific proapoptotic function via the interaction or the modulation of specific proteins. …”
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Central pressure in clinical practice: current state of the problem by Yu. V. Kotovskaya, Zh. D. Kobalava

“…CAP indirectly reflects the state of circulatory system as a whole, since it is modulated by aorta elasticity, as well as structure and function of middle arteries and microcirculatory vessels. …”
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